About Cloum
The surname Cloum is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Clúmháin," meaning "descendant of Clúmhán." The name Clúmhán is believed to be a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "clúmh," which translates to "down" or "feathers." Therefore, the surname Cloum likely originated as a nickname for someone with soft or fluffy hair, or perhaps someone who worked with feathers.
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The surname Cloum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cloum based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Cloum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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